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    2022 World Cup Preview – Group E Insight

    2022 World Cup Preview – Group E Insight
    11/17/2022 5457

    Group E contains two genuine powerhouses of international football, with Germany and Spain joining Japan and Costa Rica. The European heavyweights will be looking to lay down a marker in Qatar after flattering to deceive four years ago. Check out our Group E preview to find out more.

    Spain

    • 2018 World Cup: Round of 16
    • Best World Cup Performance: Winners (2010)
    • Manager: Luis Enrique
    • FIFA World Ranking: #7

     

    Spain suffered a solitary defeat in six games on their way to winning their Nations League earlier this year. While many of Europe’s top teams were struggling for form, La Roja cemented their status as one of the World Cup favourites.

    Luis Enrique has a ton of exciting young talents at his disposal, such as Gavi, Pedri and Ansu Fati. With experienced players like Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also on board, the 2010 World Cup winners could go far.

    Germany

    • 2018 World Cup: Group Stage
    • Best World Cup Performance: Winners (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
    • Manager: Hansi Flick
    • FIFA World Ranking: #11

     

    Only Brazil have lifted the World Cup trophy on more occasions than Germany. However, after winning their fourth title in 2014, the Germans failed to progress from the group stage four years ago.

    Joachim Low enjoyed plenty of success between 2006 and 2021, but Hansi Flick will lead Germany into this year’s World Cup. With seven Bayern Munich players in the squad, including the in-form Jamal Musiala, Germany are expected to challenge for the silverware.

    Japan

    • 2018 World Cup: Round of 16
    • Best World Cup Performance: Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018)
    • Manager: Hajime Moriyasu
    • FIFA World Ranking: #24

     

    It’s fair to say that Japan have enjoyed an impressive year, losing just two of their 13 games in all competitions. Before the World Cup, Hajime Moriyasu’s side have a warm-up friendly against Canada to prepare for the tournament.

    The Samurai Blue featured at six consecutive World Cups between 1998 and 2018, reaching the knockout phase three times during that period. That said, progressing from the group stage won’t be easy this time around.

    Costa Rica

    • 2018 World Cup: Group Stage
    • Best World Cup Performance: Quarter-Finals (2014)
    • Manager: Luis Fernando Suarez
    • FIFA World Ranking: #31

     

    Although Costa Rica are the lowest-rank side in Group E, they still find themselves at #31 in the FIFA World Rankings. Let's not forget that Los Ticos made it all the way to the quarter-finals back in 2014.

    Veteran captain Bryan Ruiz could earn his 150th cap if Costa Rica reach the knockout phase. PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas and ex-Arsenal forward Joel Campbell will likely be key to their team’s chances of advancing.

    Forebet’s Group E Prediction

    1. Germany
    2. Spain
    3. Costa Rica
    4. Japan

     

    Forebet predicts that Germany and Spain will progress from Group E, eliminating Costa Rica and Japan from the tournament. The battle for top spot is destined to be close, but Germany’s experience should help them edge out Spain.

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    Group A

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Mexico 9 3 3 0 0 6
    2
    		 South Africa 4 3 1 1 1 -1
    3
    		 South Korea 3 3 1 0 2 -1
    4
    		 Czech Republic 1 3 0 1 2 -4
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

    Group B

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Switzerland 7 3 2 1 0 4
    2
    		 Canada 4 3 1 1 1 5
    3
    		 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4 3 1 1 1 -1
    4
    		 Qatar 1 3 0 1 2 -8
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

    Group C

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Brazil 7 3 2 1 0 6
    2
    		 Morocco 7 3 2 1 0 3
    3
    		 Scotland 3 3 1 0 2 -3
    4
    		 Haiti 0 3 0 0 3 -6
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

    Group D

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 USA 6 3 2 0 1 4
    2
    		 Australia 4 3 1 1 1 0
    3
    		 Paraguay 4 3 1 1 1 -2
    4
    		 Türkiye 3 3 1 0 2 -2
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

    Group E

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Germany 6 3 2 0 1 6
    2
    		 Ivory Coast 6 3 2 0 1 2
    3
    		 Ecuador 4 3 1 1 1 0
    4
    		 Curaçao 1 3 0 1 2 -8
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

    Group F

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Netherlands 7 3 2 1 0 6
    2
    		 Japan 5 3 1 2 0 4
    3
    		 Sweden 4 3 1 1 1 0
    4
    		 Tunisia 0 3 0 0 3 -10
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

    Group G

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Belgium 5 3 1 2 0 4
    2
    		 Egypt 5 3 1 2 0 2
    3
    		 Iran 3 3 0 3 0 0
    4
    		 New Zealand 1 3 0 1 2 -6
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

    Group H

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Spain 7 3 2 1 0 5
    2
    		 Cape Verde 3 3 0 3 0 0
    3
    		 Uruguay 2 3 0 2 1 -1
    4
    		 Saudi Arabia 2 3 0 2 1 -4
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

    Group I

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 France 9 3 3 0 0 8
    2
    		 Norway 6 3 2 0 1 1
    3
    		 Senegal 3 3 1 0 2 2
    4
    		 Iraq 0 3 0 0 3 -11
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

    Group J

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Argentina 9 3 3 0 0 7
    2
    		 Austria 4 3 1 1 1 0
    3
    		 Algeria 4 3 1 1 1 -2
    4
    		 Jordan 0 3 0 0 3 -5
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

    Group K

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 Colombia 7 3 2 1 0 3
    2
    		 Portugal 5 3 1 2 0 5
    3
    		 DR Congo 4 3 1 1 1 1
    4
    		 Uzbekistan 0 3 0 0 3 -9
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

    Group L

    OVERALL TABLE
    OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
    1
    		 England 7 3 2 1 0 4
    2
    		 Croatia 6 3 2 0 1 0
    3
    		 Ghana 4 3 1 1 1 0
    4
    		 Panama 0 3 0 0 3 -4
    Play-off 1/16-finals
    Possible next round

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